It's worth pointing out again though... I broke nearly every rule in this situation.

1.). 2 guys up front
2.). A route I did not know
3.). Up a road that was making no sense with some pretty bs (expected) stories
4.). Not being aware of my surroundings
5.) having way too much bling or perceived bling on my person

I imagine many people who are long termed here have business with the route taxis. I stay max, 2 weeks at a time, and while this has been going on for a decade and a half... I do not know the system well enough.

We've gotten a driver, and are using him. Our difference in pricing has so far been nil. I would have been better off doing a charter every day, and saving the face I have been seeing as I go to sleep each night stick a knife in my wife's face,